Argo Blockchain is set to exit cryptocurrency technology developer Pluto Digital in a reverse takeover, as Blockchain Founders Fund gets corporate help for a $75m fund.

Razorpay is reportedly eyeing the possibility of acquiring Amex-backed Ezetap while Sayata and Spectrum Labs were among the companies that received corporate backing.

SoftBank Vision Fund 2 helped revenue growth technology provider 6sense close a $200m series E round at a $5.2bn valuation, cash used to acquire Gree-backed sales software developer Saleswhale.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

Mental health app developer Lyra Health raised $235m from investors including Salesforce while blockchain development software provider Secret Network launched a $225m ecosystem fund.

Intel and Wargaming Group both exited the metaverse gaming platform developer in a deal which could be the first of several in the rapidly growing space.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

UCL spinout Ori Biotech has raised more than $100m in a series B round led by Novalis LifeSciences, just over a year after closing a $30m series A round.

The newly launched investment company will exclusively co-invest in spinouts from UCPH.

Volkswagen Group invested a nine-figure amount in 24M Technologies while SoftBank participated in a $100m series C round for Pixis.